Begin your journey in bookbinding with the most essential element: paper. Papermaking is an ancient art that dates back two thousand years to the Han dynasty in China and spread to other regions via the Silk Road. In the first program of this series, you will learn how paper is made from fibrous materials and create your own paper using recycled materials.

Unite with film lovers in 500 cities on six continents to select the best film and actor for the MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival! Choose one of three screening venues and view the top ten short films submitted from around the globe. Your vote for your favorite actor and film will be tallied along with the votes from over 100,000 other film lovers to determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal winners for Best Film and Best Actor. Refreshments will be served.